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Win 1 song recording with your band or with Valerie's Band
by pr-ordering Valerie Shearman cd "BROKEN"
To win just pre-order Valerie Shearman's CD "BROKEN" (see instructions below)
Winner's will be announced December 15th 2011
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Also get 1 free song download card valued at $3.00 for a Karaoke version of 'Broken' off Valerie Shearman's website!!!
May 24 2011, Toronto, ON: ‘Broken, The Single.
This is ‘Broken’ a song from the heart, a song Valerie Shearman went to great lengths to create and record. This is no 9 to 5 factory songwriter’s tune nor is it the instant creation of a kid in the rec room with a laptop.
‘Broken’ is born of pain, longing and moving forward. Shearman’s vocals are those of an artist who’s lived the emotion, so no surprise that the seed of the tune is autobiographical.
“I associate the song with when I lost Buzz to that horrific motorcycle accident ...and how hard it was to move ahead. Anyone who knew me back then knew it was real hard to get back on my feet. But I did”.
Using the style of Buzz as inspiration, Valerie has gone about carving out a performing and recording career of her own. ‘Broken’ is the first single form the Valerie Shearman reboot and it’s worthy of your time and ear. Written by Rick McCue , it's a tune Valerie heard on a visit to Studio92 and immediately fell for.
“My passion is to support and help people with positive messages and give strength to those around me. I wanted to portray that in my songs, and ‘Broken’ was a perfect fit. It speaks of what life is like from the perspective of a person that was in love and how long and lonely the road to repair and recovery can be”.
Recorded at Metal Works studios with Gil Moore overseeing, ‘Broken’ is a power rock ballad that will evoke memories of classic voices like Nancy Wilson (Heart) and Sheryl Crowe. Backing Shearman on the tune are Sasha Tukatsch (drums), Martin Aucoin (Keys), Gene Falbow (Bass), Steve Shelski (Acoustic Guitar), Adam Langley(Electric Guitar,) and Doug Billard (Backing Vocals).
It all adds up to 3 minutes 17 seconds that fit snugly in that lucrative female power vocalist pocket, with enough familiar-sounding hooks to snag its share of airplay. ‘Broken’ is the leadoff single from a 7 song EP of the same name, due on July 04 2011. The single is set for release to Hot A/C & Rock Radio, Tuesday, May 24 2011.
Radio Inquires: Gerry Young, Current Management
currentmanagement@rogers.com; 416-932-8281
Press/Interview Inquires: MaryLenore Arsenault, Be-Bop Communications™ Inc.
MaryLenore@Be-BopPR.com; 647-344-0889
Eventure Entertainment Management: Rick Wharton
rick.spudman@sympatico.ca; 613-717-2086
Classic Rock show Valerie Shearman and Tripple Threat
November 25th 9pm 1921 Lawrence ave the Loaded Dog
Coming Vals Rock xmas show Dec 18th TBA
STAY TUNED
coming up February 2012 at Hughes room Toronto a night of female songs a not to miss show with myself and 2 other great up and coming female artists
CD Release scheduled for late summer 2011
Toronto Promotional Days: Radio & TV interviews/appearances, July 2011
Valerie has opening dates for the Rik Emmett tour thoughout the summer and fall.
Valerie Shearman Special Appearances
Jane and Finch Mall for Mall Stars Sept. 24th 2011 11 to 4pm
Fitzys Crab Shack 147 Dunlop street Valerie Shearman And So Far So Good
Magradies - Sept 30 9pm to 2am
The Green Bottle Oshawa - October 14th 9 to 2am
Valerie performs at Youth Day on July-24th in Dundas Square
She hosts iSTARS Mall Promotion vocal auditions in the GTA during the summer of 2011
Shearman is one of the featured performers for the Ride for Sight benefit event in July
Valerie will be at the Miss Toronto Tourist on June 25th 2011 8pm
National Print Media
National CD release mailing to music editors at regional daily, weekly and web news press outlets.
Toronto media campaigns (print, radio & tv) to tie in with CD release in July and Mallstars promotions in July/August
National and local media campaign via MaryLenore Arsenault, Be-Bop Communications™ Inc.
National Radio
Single "Broken" released to Hot A/c & Rock radio, June 2011. Radio promotion via Gerry Young
Web Media
www.valerieshearman.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ValerieShearman
